Category Archives: Global / Local

1kg of Cannabis Will Get You Hung in Singapore

Regardless of how crazy it is, there are still plenty of places that will kill you for cannabis crimes in 2023. And this despite cannabis not being a death-toll drug. In the most recent story of this kind, the Singapore government recently hung two men for what it considered trafficking cannabis. Read on for details. […]

Nebraska Might Catch Up with Medical Cannabis Ballot

The conversations regarding cannabis and the US, are usually about which state is about to pass a recreational measure, or where the federal government is with legalization. But for a few choice states, there is still no cannabis allowance at all. Like Nebraska, which is only now getting its stuff together for a medical cannabis […]

Which World Leaders have Consumed Recreational Drugs?

Whilst many politicians present themselves as god-like, innocent figures, that are above any use of substances or wrong-doing, the reality is actually from that. Drug use is a controversial issue that affects people from all walks of life, including politicians. While some politicians are open about their drug use, others choose to hide their habits […]

Czech Republic Gives Minimal Info For Upcoming Regulated Market

The news that Germany backtracked on all its plans for a regulated cannabis market in light of not getting EU approval, was a bit of a blow. However, another EU country has its own plans. The Czech Republic is talking about a regulated market, and might now be the first country in the EU to […]

Germany Will NOT Have Full Legalization

It’s been a roller coaster for the European country. First, it brashly announced its intention to legalize cannabis, complete with draft legislation. Then it got knocked back to reality by the EU, which did not approve its plan. Now, upon bowing to that need for approval, Germany changed its plan, and is no longer going […]

Texas Looking to Make Cannabis An Opioid Alternative

The opioid problem isn’t getting any smaller, and thus far, no tactics employed, are helping things out. If a new Texas bill goes through, it will officially make cannabis an opioid alternative in the state; giving a much needed replacement to these death-causing drugs. Will it pass, and what else would this new bill change? […]

UN’s INCB Criticizes Cannabis Reform; Using Fear-Tactic Lines

In a great showing of not getting with the program, being behind the times, and not paying attention to reality; the UN’s INCB just criticized global cannabis reform efforts…saying they lead to higher use, and increased health issues. Where did the INCB get that? And why is one of our main global drug regulatory agencies, […]

Will Germany Bow to EU and Scale Back Legalization?

Germany was super excited when it announced plans for a recreational cannabis legalization last May. Since that time, problems surfaced concerning EU regulation, and whether Germany would face obstacles in that direction. While some in the country want to push through, it seems Germany is likely to bow to EU pressure; and greatly scale back […]

Canada Marijuana Industry Decline, And Recovery Considerations

I’ve been writing on the issues that plague today’s cannabis industry for awhile; from lay-offs to insanely strict regulation, to a lessening of sales. Recent news of a sales decline from the Great White North, shines light on problems within the marijuana industry of Canada; and how the governance of that country is trying to […]

Zurich Set to Get Stoned in Switzerland Cannabis Trials

The news came out a few days ago. Not an official go-ahead to begin, but a final approval for the much-anticipated Switzerland recreational cannabis trials; the trials that will help determine recreational cannabis policy for an upcoming weed market in the country. The trials are still yet to begin, but more information is now available […]